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The lecture series, “Fast & Curious: ED Talks from UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School," returns on Wednesday, January 25 at 7pm at the Santa Barbara Public Library. Three faculty members, two graduate students, and one postdoctoral fellow will give talks about their research or work that is shaping education and applied psychology.

The International Graduate Student Peer and Instructional Development are collaborating to host an Academic Job Market Pop-In space on January 24 from 1-3pm. Graduate students working on their academic job applications are invited to bring questions, concerns, or work in progress. Drinks, snacks, and goodie bags provided!

UCSB Arts & Lectures is pleased to announce several additions to the Justice for All programming initiative for Winter 2023. Read on for more information and to reserve your tickets.

Residential and Community Living is beginning its process for hiring Resident Assistants for the 23-24 academic year! The application window opens January 17 and closes on January 31 at noon. The Residential and Community Living team will also host a pair of virtual info sessions over the next two weeks. Read on for more info and relevant links.

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is currently accepting project proposals for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. Don’t miss the chance to fund your campus green project. Applications are due on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.

UCSB has an institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). Their campus membership provides a series of mentoring services, including workshops focused on research and writing strategies, networking opportunities, and other forms of professional support. We encourage grads and postdocs to take advantage of these resources!

Grad Guide, a new student organization for graduate students, is looking for members. Grad Guide is a mentorship program on UCSB campus directed towards undergraduate students in STEM who are interested in applying to graduate school. Read on for more info and the sign-up link.

Interested in research related to gut microbiome, probiotics, and yogurt in human health and wellness? Then this fellowship opportunity is for you! Danone North America is awarding two graduate students a grant of $25,000 each. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2023.

The Graduate Student Resource Center staff members and peer advisors are available for this Winter. We will be providing some of our services virtually, and some in-person. Find out more on how to connect with us!

Stanford University is now accepting applications for teaching fellowship positions in the first-year requirement. The program seeks candidates from all fields in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM, and especially value interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. Multiple positions with potential terms between three and four years are available. Applications due on February 1.

Still hibernating or feeling dormant after the break? Don't forget to stay updated on upcoming fellowship opportunities. Our Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 75 funding opportunities with deadlines in the next three to four months -- all organized by type and stage for your convenience! Check out the full list and be sure to sign up for upcoming funding workshops to create customized funding searches that work for you.

Check out the Winter 2023 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to get plugged in to our ongoing professional development programming – from finding funding, to public speaking workshops, to DEI focus groups, and much more. ​Mark your calendars and visit our Shoreline page for updated information as events get closer.

Are you a graduate student or a postdoc interested in learning more about inclusivity and equity in teaching? Join a reading group organized by the Office and Instructional Development and CITRAL during the Winter 2023 quarter! This will be a great chance to build community with other grad students and discuss important DEI questions.

Check out this article on the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) program in Inside Higher Ed written by GSRC's management team, Baron Haber and Shawn Warner, and Arica Lubin, the associate director of the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships. Read on for more information about the IPS program and a link to the article.

The R&D Division of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) is accepting applications for their Summer 2023 Internship and Fellowship Programs. Students will work in collaboration with ETS team members to carry out innovative and impactful projects. Read on for a full list of opportunities and deadlines.